Bugs Found in Hay Day for iOS
Hay Day is a farming simulation game where players build and manage their own countryside farm. From planting crops and raising animals to producing goods and trading with neighbors, the game combines relaxed gameplay with strategic resource management.
The app offers a wide range of activities, including crop harvesting, meal production, livestock care, fishing, and town-building. Players can join neighborhoods, complete orders through the roadside shop and truck deliveries, participate in derbies, and progress through experience levels to unlock new features and production buildings.
Our team enjoyed exploring the peaceful yet engaging world of Hay Day. Here are our insights on areas where the game can polish the experience even further.
The "Speed Up" button does not accelerate meal production despite sufficient premium currency.
Severity:
Critical
Precondition:
- User has enough premium currency to speed up production.
- A meal is currently being produced.
Steps to Reproduce:
- Launch the game.
- Start producing any meal.
- Wait until the production timer appears.
- Tap the “Speed Up” option.
- Observe the result.
Environment:
OS: iOS 18.4.1
Device: iPhone 12
Actual Result:
Nothing happens after tapping the “Speed Up” option. The production timer is not reduced, and the process is not accelerated despite the user having sufficient premium currency.
Expected Result:
The production should be accelerated after tapping “Speed Up”, and the corresponding amount of premium currency should be deducted.
The user cannot manually close the age tip, which blocks interaction with the game screen.
Severity:
Major
Precondition:
No special preconditions are required.
Steps to Reproduce:
- Launch the game.
- Navigate until the age tip appears.
- Try to dismiss the tip manually.
Environment:
OS: iOS 18.4.1
Device: iPhone 12
Actual Result:
The age tip cannot be closed manually. It overlaps the screen and blocks user interaction, forcing the user to wait until it disappears automatically.
Expected Result:
The age tip should be dismissible immediately by tapping a close button, tapping outside the tip, or performing the intended dismiss gesture, allowing the user to continue interacting with the game.
Noticeable delay when loading content on the “News” screen.
Severity:
Major
Precondition:
Internet connection is available.
Steps to Reproduce:
- Launch the game.
- Open the “News” screen.
- Observe the loading time for the page content.
Environment:
OS: iOS 18.4.1
Device: iPhone 12
Actual Result:
A noticeable delay occurs before the “News” page content is displayed.
Expected Result:
The “News” screen content should load promptly without unnecessary delays.
Testing Hay Day on iOS revealed three issues ranging from major to critical, including a broken premium speed-up mechanic, a blocking age tip overlay, and slow loading on the News screen. I recommend extending functional,
UI/UX, and performance testing across more game flows and device configurations to strengthen the overall
player experience.
